Big socks! Do you even understand how you kiss a villain?

The strong effects of the drug eroded Zuo You's remaining rationality, and the familiar scent on the man made her even more restless as she reached out and groped him all over.

Shen Yan held her tightly. She was struggling so much that he couldn't free his hands to stop her. He could only call her name again and again to comfort her.

Shen Yan quickly brought Zuo You to the hospital. Fortunately, they arrived in time and no serious harm was caused.

After the doctor administered the antidote, he gave Shen Yan some instructions and then left.

Zuo You lay on the hospital bed, her face flushed red, her brows furrowed, muttering something unintelligible.

As soon as he got closer, Zuo You reached out as if she sensed his presence.

"Waaaaah, who...who drugged me? I'm determined to...find them..."

His words, spoken in fits and starts, carried a hint of fear.

Shen Yan's dark expression softened slightly as he reached out to feel the temperature on her forehead.

"Mmm~ It feels so cool..." Zuo You, with her eyes closed, grabbed his hand precisely, sighed, and pulled it to her face.

Shen Yan leaned forward, letting her press against him, his face showing a indulgence he himself didn't realize.

When Zuo You woke up, it was already completely dark.

The ward was dark, and when she reached out, she touched a head that felt prickly.

"Are you feeling better? Would you like some water?"

Shen Yan, who was lying by the bed, got up, turned on the light, and poured her some warm water.

"Shen Yan, it really is you!" Zuo You felt her throat was dry as soon as she spoke, so she quickly took the water from his hand and drank it down.

"Drink slowly, no one's going to take it from you," Shen Yan said, patting her back.

"Cough cough!" After drinking two cups in a row, Zuo You finally felt the fire in her throat subside.

She still felt lingering fear when she recalled what had happened a few hours earlier.

She looked up at Shen Yan and asked softly, "Shen Yan, how did you find me? I could barely hold my phone."

The main villain is actually quite nice. Maybe I should treat him better from now on and bully him at the end.

Shen Yan wanted to laugh when he heard her thoughts, but he couldn't laugh anymore when he thought of the danger he had experienced that night.

"Did you offend someone at the banquet? How did you get traditional Chinese medicine?" He asked two questions with a tense expression.

Zuo You looked at him pitifully, her eyes filled with innocence: "I don't know either..."

"In the end, it's all because of you. If it weren't for the switch, I wouldn't have drunk that drink. Sigh, why am I always the unlucky one!" Zuo You complained inwardly, completely unaware of the man's increasingly dark gaze.

Half an hour later, Zuo You tentatively placed her hand on Shen Yan's collarbone and touched it a couple of times to observe his reaction.

She felt that Shen Yan was being a little too gentle today. After getting out of the taxi, he even offered to carry her home, which was very unusual.

"Still feeling uncomfortable?" As expected, Shen Yan didn't remove her hand as usual, but simply asked this question in a very gentle tone.

"Hmm, I feel uncomfortable all over and have no energy," Zuo You replied lazily, wrapping her arms around his neck and lifting him up a little.

"The doctor said you should drink plenty of warm water these next few days to help detoxify, and you can't eat any of those snacks anymore. When we get back, I'll have Shen An'an supervise you. And those things in your room..."

Shen Yan helped her up a bit, recalling the doctor's orders.

Under the moonlight, their shadows merged into one, stretching long and thin in the uneven alleyway.

......

The dinner party tonight had a rather unpleasant incident between the Leng and Yi families. After the Leng family left, Yi's father slammed down his teacup, his chest heaving with anger.

Yi's mother comforted her from the side, while giving Yi Qingyue a wink.

After thinking it over, Yi Qingyue stepped forward and admitted her mistake, saying things like she wouldn't act impulsively without regard for the family's reputation next time.

Mr. Yi's expression softened considerably, and he sighed, "Yueyue, you really acted impulsively this time. Leng Yichen is no ordinary man. Even if you want to make a scene, you should find a suitable occasion, otherwise you'll just lose face for no reason."

Mother Yi gently patted him, "What are you saying? Didn't you hear what Yu Bai said? Our Yueyue was dragged into this mess by that wild girl and that little tyrant from the Yu family. Leng Yichen is ignorant, and aren't you ignorant too?"

Shen Yubai also smiled and said, "Uncle Yi, don't be angry. Today's events weren't entirely without merit."

As soon as Shen Yubai spoke, Yi's father became interested, "But this time both families have lost face, and the engagement has been dissolved, which will inevitably affect future cooperation."

He had always known that this junior was capable, and that he might actually have some good insights.

Shen Yubai glanced at Yi Qingyue, who was sitting not far away with a stern face, and suppressed the corners of his mouth, saying, "To be honest, Leng Yichen can't support the Leng family's business. Uncle Yi, why don't you take another approach and turn your intention to cooperate to the Shen family?"

Mr. Yi narrowed his eyes. "Yu Bai, what do you mean by that?"

Shen Yubai smiled faintly, "I just found out some information that everyone doesn't know. I believe that in a while, Uncle Yi will be very glad that he didn't announce the marriage alliance with the Leng family today."

After thinking quietly for a while, Mr. Yi suddenly smiled, “It’s true that new talents emerge in every generation. I believe in you, Uncle Yi.”

"By the way, Yu Bai, you and Yueyue are about the same age. Could you do Uncle Yi a favor and mentor her? Find her a job at your company to try out, so she doesn't make any shady friends."

"Dad! She's not some shady friend, she's my..." Yi Qingyue paused for a moment after receiving a warning look from her mother, then firmly repeated, "She's my best friend!"

Seeing that Mr. Yi was about to lecture her again, Shen Yubai spoke up at the right time: "Uncle Yi, you are too kind. I have heard about Yueyue's abilities. She will be a great asset in my company. As long as Uncle Yi is willing, I will arrange a suitable position for her immediately."

"Haha, Yu Bai, you really know how to talk. Then I'll trouble you to take good care of Yueyue." Mr. Yi laughed heartily and continued, "Why don't you stay tonight? I'll have the kitchen prepare some of your local specialties."

Shen Yubai politely declined, and Yi's father waved to Yi Qingyue, who was sulking beside him, "Yueyue, see your uncle off."

A gentle night breeze blew as Shen Yubai looked at the little girl who was hanging her head and ignoring everyone and smiled, "You're all grown up now, why are you still so temperamental?"

"Mind your own business!" Yi Qingyue was already unhappy today because of the banquet, and her father's sarcastic remarks about Zuo You just made her mood even worse.

"Why are you getting angry at me?" Shen Yubai wasn't annoyed by the scolding; instead, his smile widened. "I've met your friend; he's a nice person. Just ignore what Uncle Yi said."

Yi Qingyue looked at him suspiciously. Strange, why did he seem so cheerful all day? He even spoke up for her and didn't lecture her at all.